A very interesting book to discover the basics of tarot. The cards are sublime, flowery and girly. It made me want to get my first oracle.

What a beautiful book! I loved the illustrations and think they add such quality to the text. I liked how the book had a mix of text pages and infographics. The information is really useful and manageable to read and take in. This would make a great gift idea as well as a book to keep for many years and use regularly.

This book is very beginner-friendly & has a little bit of everything. It does not only talk about card meanings & tarot spreads, but also offers tips such as how to choose & bond with your tarot deck, different ways one can learn tarot meanings, tarot spells, etc. The very cute illustrations are the cherry on top of the cake.

I personally have read several books on tarot in the past, but find every tarot book refreshing because every tarot writer have slightly different interpretations of the cards. This book in particular describes the card in a context relevant to today’s way of living.

eARC provided by NetGalley & Leaping Hare Press.

This is brilliant for first time Tarot Practitioners. A details description of how to purchase your first deck as well as how to use them and care for them.

There is also a brief description of what a tarot set is compared to an oracle set. This is fantastic if you were wanting to take a more in depth look into tarot and the meanings behind each card and how it is used, from it colours to the numerology. I would also like to say that the cards that are designed in the book, if there is a set of those I would hands down, get them. Each card is really well explained and details, explaining the reversed meaning as well as the upright.

The spells are really easy to follow and explained well. This makes it easy to understand what is needed and how to use it.

A really well developed book for any tarot deck and user.

This book is so helpful and kind. It found me exactly when I needed it. What a great beginner’s guide to starting your Tarot journey!

I really loved the illustrations in this book, the first section that described key terms and ideas, and the instructions for bonding with your deck. The main part of this book is a really good reference, and I loved how in-depth the author went when describing each card. Finally, the back half of this book - using tarot in spreads and in spells was informative and I found the material engaging and helpful.

A fun and wonderfully delightful book about the basics of tarot. The imagery was stunning! The author also added color and astrological correspondences and tarot meanings as well. Like I said this was a fun book to read, Ad perfect for someone who is just starting out on this path. I voluntarily read this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This is a wonderful overview of tarot! Although I have lightly read tarot for many years, I have zero of the cards mesmerized and didn't know much else besides the little that I did. This gives you so much good information! What the cards mean, different spreads, and understanding how one should read them, Also, I adore the whole look of the book, it is so pretty! I have read other books by this author and have liked all of them as she writes clearly, is concise, gives great information, and is a trusted source on these topics. If you're looking for more details on using tarot, this book is exactly what you need to help! I plan on buying a physical copy to have on hand as a reference as I continue to use my cards more mindfully. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking into using tarot cards.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC which was shared with me for my honest review.

Tarot Magick is the perfect guide for all: experience and non-experience users. I have read many MANY tarot reference books but nothing was quite as impactful as this. It's very education, insightful, addresses concerns, and a great tool to guide new or old tarot readers. A must read!

I have been using this book to help with my tarot readings and it is by far once of the best and most user friendly guides out there.

Tarot reading can be difficult, trying to remember all the meanings. As I only read for myself I don’t mind looking up meanings to card and interpreting them in my own way, and this book allows that.

I have been super interested in Tarot and Oracle cards/decks, but struggle with finding a source I enjoy for card explanations. This guide is fantastic, clear, and gives a lot of background. Love this

Get this book! Whether you are new to the work of Lindsay Squire, new to tarot, or new to spiritual practice you will learn so much here. Fans of Lindsay Squire's work will want to immediately add this to their collection. I received a digital copy but will buy the physical copy ASAP to have a chance to view this amazing artwork in person. This book takes an easy to read and well organized approach to the craft of tarot. I've been studying for a couple of years and have read several books on tarot, but wish I could have started with this one. Broken down into easy to understand segments, this book taught me about things like how to interpret the numerology of tarot, and it gives great insight into in-depth areas like astrological correspondence for the cards. Gorgeous illustrations accompany the text, adding to the visual as well as informational appeal of this book.
Thank you to Net Galley and Leaping Hare press for the advance copy and chance to review.

I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book! It is absolutely fantastic for beginners! It teaches you so much about tarot, the major and minor arcana, how to read for yourself versus someone else, different spreads, and even includes different spells. I felt that this book struck a good balance with giving introductory information while also including in-depth information that even seasoned tarot card users may not be aware of or think about. Please all the graphics and artwork was awesome!

This is one of the best tarot books I have read. This was a beautifully illustrated and wonderfully organized book that breaks down a tarot deck and the many ways you can interpret the cards.

In this book, Squire provides information on the Major and Minor arcana by providing information about the ruling planet, zodiac signs, element, keywords for upright and reversals, and explain their meanings for both upright and reversals. Squire not only breaks down each card, but she also provides extremely helpful information about how to determine time with cards, numerology, answering Yes or No questions, the four elements, and planet correspondences.

Squire also provides ways to journal with your tarot and how to use tarot cards in your spellwork. I am very interested in applying tarot cards to spellwork now. Overall, this is an absolutely wonderful beginner tarot book and I highly recommend it, especially since it has wonderful illustrated quick reference pages with each section.

It’s been years since I practiced tarot, but this easy-to-follow guide allayed the concerns I had about trying to read again. Learning to interpret 78 cards doesn’t feel as daunting with the simple tips provided in Tarot Magick. Lindsay Squire does an incredible job explaining the Major Arcana and Minor Arcana; as well as symbolism, deck care, spreads, daily use, and so much more - in a way that’s straightforward and illustrated beautifully by Viki Lester.

The recommended reading list in the back is also a fantastic resource for those just starting out.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A beautifully illustrated book. I really liked that the author covered timing relating to the suits. I always enjoy individual interpretations of the card meanings by tarot authors so that was a great section also.

My favorite part was the tarot spells. The spells were solid and well detailed. In the Netgalley version the pages were a little mixed up. I think the intro page was supposed to go before the spell but some were after and one prosperity spell might have been missing.

Still a lot of fun and I am looking forward to trying the spells!

The Witch of the Forest’s Guide to Tarot Magick by Lindsay Squire.
Thank you Quarto Publishing Group/Leaping Hare Press for providing an e-copy through NetGalley.
Rating: 5
The first three Witch of the Forest Guides in magic are all very well put together, with easy to understand explanations, fun illustrations, and comprehensive guides to witch magic (natural, earth, and astrology magick). The latest installment, Tarot Magick, is no exception as it thoroughly explains how tarot decks work, the magic of the cards, and how to use tarot in your daily life. Tarot Magick goes over six topics: Starting Your Tarot Journey. Practical Tarot. The Major Arcana. The Minor Arcana. Tarot Spreads. Tarot Spells and Rituals. This review will go over both Tarot Magick and the Witch of the Forest Guide series as a whole.
Squire’s books are very easy to read because 1) they break down complex topics into simple subject headers 2) instead of paragraphs, readers are given many lists to follow 3) many illustrations help to visualize the descriptions or instructions. 4) there are short paragraphs and blurbs rather than long pages of text. Each chapter starts with the title and brief explanation to give you a clear idea of what you are about to learn. For instructions, Squire provides brief blurbs for each step, accompanied by an illustration. Or, if the author is describing a list of things (spells, items needed, candles, etc), there will be an illustration of the object accompanied by a brief descriptor, so your eyes never get bored. This is especially important for Taort cards, as the author goes through each of the major and minor arcana, and without this breakup the book would get dense/boring real quick. For each card, there is a page of descriptor, followed by a full page illustration of the arcana, designed by the illustrator. The illustrations themselves are simple and eye-pleasing, going with the book’s overall color scheme (in the case of Tarot Magick, purple and black and brown and red). More detailed explanations are longer and will take a whole page, but Squire breaks up long text into smaller paragraphs, each with their own subheading, so readers can grasp the explanation easier. Other ideas might be more visual, with text as a small part of the illustration but still conveying the information. No topic extends longer than one page, so each page turn is a fresh and new idea. Other illustrations are there just for visual pleasure, and are great additions to the book.
I have read many tarot/witch/spell books, and Squire’s are the most digestible and easiest to learn from. They are also very helpful for young teens who want to get into magic, witchcraft, astrology, and tarot as well.
Review Date: May 1, 2023

Let me say that this book is perfect for anyone who has bought a tarot deck and wants to start understanding and studying how to lay down the cards.

This book is very attractive and the way the author proposes the reading of the cards is very simple and easy and quick to understand.

I liked the final part with spells to do with the deck for protection and attraction.

I learned things I didn't know about the tarot deck, such as the various card dispositions and their meanings.

I felt that this is a book for beginners and for people who already know a little about the subject and want to go a little deeper, especially with the spells of the deck.

4.5 Stars
One Liner: Informative, concise, and has some great illustrations

Learning tarot is fun but also scary and overwhelming. I started a few books but abandoned them due to different reasons. The cover of this book grabbed my interest, and the page count seemed reader-friendly (considering it includes an array of topics).
Tarot Magick provides an introduction to tarot readings, choosing a deck, caring for it, reading the cards, learning the spreads, and a handful of spells to try (at the end). This is a lot to digest, except that everything is brief, crisp, and to the point. Both upright and reversals are covered.
The focus of the interpretation is on the symbolism, which is something I’m still trying to work with. Though the book has cards designed by the author and illustrated by Viki Lester, the author explains the symbolism of the standard RWS (Raider Waite Smith) deck. I read the interpretations while zooming in on the images I have with me. This helped me get a better idea of the details I missed until now.
The book has plenty of illustrations (all the major arcana are full-page illustrations) and is so, so lovely! The darkish color schemes bring out the necessary details. I love their vibe- powerful, confident, artsy, and magical.

To summarize, Tarot Magick is a vibrant and informative book that will help a tarot learner get more comfortable with the cards and their symbolism. I know I will continue to refer to this book for a long time.
Thank you, NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Leaping Hare Press, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

This is probably my favorite tarot book for beginners! I love that one of the first things discussed is that you don't need to buy your own deck. Knowing the power of tarot as a divination tool is wonderful but being able to use this deck for other things such as protection or prosperity spells is another thing entirely.

The author also goes in depth into not just the meaning of the cards but the zodiac associations, numerology associations, color associations, etc. There is so much information packed in this book that I will have to see about buying a physical copy to keep on hand when we teach tarot classes in my store. There is even a page full of other books that would enhance learning.

Fantastic book by a very knowledgeable author.